Morgan Spurlock, 'Super Size Me' Director, Dies of Cancer at 53
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, known for his groundbreaking documentary "Super Size Me," has passed away at the age of 53 due to complications from cancer. Spurlock's family announced that he died peacefully on May 23, 2024, in New York, surrounded by loved ones. His brother, Craig Spurlock, described him as a "true creative genius and a special man."
Spurlock gained international recognition with his 2004 documentary "Super Size Me," in which he consumed only McDonald's meals for a month to explore the impact of fast food on health. The film earned over $20 million worldwide and sparked a national conversation about nutrition and the fast food industry. Throughout his career, Spurlock's production company, Warrior Poets, produced and directed nearly 70 documentary films and television series on various controversial topics, including the U.S. war in Afghanistan, minimum wage, and consumer susceptibility to marketing.
In 2017, Spurlock's career faced challenges during the MeToo movement when he admitted to past sexual misconduct and resigned from his production company. Despite this, his contributions to documentary filmmaking left a lasting impact. Spurlock is survived by his two sons, Laken and Kallen, his parents Phyllis and Ben, and his brothers Craig and Barry.
